Meeting #2

April 5 - 12:30-3:00

Introduce the Agenda & background- instructional design that includes 21st century learning objectives- Alan November's and Project Essentials Checklist (both below) are reference points.
Also look a wiki page: http://grotoneett.wikispaces.com/PBL+Collaborative+Project
Extra: http://novemberlearning.com/alan-november-at-tedxnyed-2/ and http://tedxnyed.com/2011/

-EETTites: initial reflection using form; others review above
**The associated spreadsheet.**

1. Julie and Erin
2. Rebecca
3. Pat
4. Jane (Andy)

5. Cindy and Gail
6. Dick
7. Kari
8. Nancy and Theresa

Present with reference to:
Thoughts to Guide Your Project Based Learning Presentation

What was your "Driving Question?" How was it useful to you and to students?
Present work samples. What do you notice?
Did anticipated learning occur? Any unanticipated learning?
How did you use formative assessment to adjust your teaching to be better assured of reaching all students? What examples can you share?
How did technology support your project aims?
How will what you learned in designing and implementing this project carry over to other teaching initiatives?

After presentation: any clarifying questions from the group? Short comment time.

We will be gathering "artifacts" for an EETT Showcase of Technology Integration at GES.

These can include:

Some things to think about are here:

Some additional considerations for the work and reflections you select are in the video: http://tedxnyed.com/2011/ , summarized below.

Thoughts by Alan November ------- Mar 5th, 2011

Learning is social –collaborate and connect.
Learning needs to be purposeful.
Learning is about making a contribution.
Learning occurs when the learner is “truly” engaged.
Learning occurs in an environment built on strong relationships.
Learning should be about innovation, generation of ideas, creation.
Learning is not simply about the transfer of knowledge from one individual to another and control.
Learning requires time to reflect,process, and question to understanding.

Particular Questions to Guide Your Project Based Learning Assessment
These are in this form.

Did you find it useful to formulate a "driving question?" How was it useful to students?
Did anticipated learning occur? Any unanticipated learning?
How did you use formative assessment to adjust your teaching to be better assured of reaching all students? What examples can you share?
How did technology support your project aims?
How will what you learned in designing and implementing this project carry over to other teaching initiatives?
What work samples can you contribute to the showcase?

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